From today's trading desk on 21 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,629 per quintal in Akbarpur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,550
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,629
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 4.7% above the period average — just 2.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Akbarpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gorakhpur APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Bahraich APMC | ₹9,251 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,639 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Hasanpur APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,765 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,744 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
At ₹7,700 (122.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Akbarpur APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,510. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,629 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,567 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,660 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Akbarpur APMC on 21 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.